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America’s Energy Future; Challenges Facing the Next Administration |
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Paul Dickerson, J.D., CPA
Chief Operating Officer
US Dept. of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to discuss...
America’s Energy Future; Challenges Facing the Next Administration
With an economy in crisis, controversial war, and skyrocketing gas
prices, it’s important to know what challenges face our next
presidential administration. Paul Dickerson will discuss the EERE’s
efforts to research the best renewable energy technologies, and the
best options to solve America’s energy dilemma and curb global warming.
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, this nonpartisan event will provide
information to make informed decisions on renewable energy.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Location: Wells Fargo Building Atrium
(Parking validations provided)
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be served
For More Information Contact:
Holly Caughron, 801.649.5071
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Cost: FREE!!! Come and learn! Bring a friend.
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Environmental Impacts of Our Food Choices |
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Friday, October 17, 2008, 7 pm
First Unitarian Church, 569 S 1300 E, SLC, UT [just southwest of the Stadium TRAX Stop]
The Environmental and Animal Ministry Groups at First Unitarian Church will co-host a showing of the video "What's Wrong With What We Eat," by New York Times Food Critic Mark Bittman at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2008. Following the twenty minute video, local physician Dr. Brian Moench will moderate an open discussion about our diet, its impacts on our health and environment, and simple ways to make improvements.
CONTACTS FOR FURTHER INFO: Debbie Goodman,
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or 801-230-3051; Joan Gregory,
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or 801-582-7783.
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October Green Drinks |
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SAVE THE DATE!
October's Green Drinks will be generously hosted by Earth Goods General Store !
1249 S 900 E, SLC
Tuesday, October 28th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Earth Goods General Store has generously offered to host this month's Green Drinks celebration! SLC Green Drinks is a fun, informal networking opportunity for anyone interested in sustainability to get together and talk "green." Please join us for complimentary drinks and light appetizers generously provided by Earth Goods .
Earth Goods General Store is a locally owned department store offering earth-friendly goods and supplies for your home, office, and lifestyle.
Please bring business cards, brochures and other eco-resources that you would like to share with like-minded people; there will be a space to display these items. There is never a charge to participate; and as always, everyone is welcome.
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The Air We Breathe |
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Lecture: "The Air We Breathe"
Dr. Devra Davis is coming to Salt Lake City!
You have two opportunities to hear her speak.
- When: Friday, November 7th, 8:45 a.m.
- Where: The George and Dolores Eccles Institue of Human Genetics, Auditorium, University of Utah Health Sciences Center
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- When: Friday, November 7th, 7:00 p.m
- Where: Salt Lake City Public Library, Auditorium
LIVE ON KCPW
Devra Lee Davis is a leading epidemiologist, public health expert, and researcher on the enviornmental cuases of cancer and chronic diseases. She holds a PhD from the University of Chicago and an MPH from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. Dr. Davis is director of the world's first Center for Enviornmental Oncology located at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, and served as lead author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change - the group awarded the Nobel Prize in 2007.
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Courses being Offered by Environmental Ministry at First Unitarian Church |
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The following three courses are being offered starting this week at First Unitarian Church 569 S 1300 East. Registration is not required. Just come to the first session.
- Menu for the Future
- Low Carbon Diet
For more information contact Joan Gregory at
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